A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to 'find'
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+1.1K
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#30
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +259 | +1.1K | +3.3K |
| Per day | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Forks gained | +6 | +23 | +57 |
fd gained 1.1K stars in the last 30 days, about 37 a day, and now has 44.6K. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 5K stars a year. It ranks #30 among Rust repositories and #232 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#197
BEST RANK
Sep 23, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
fd has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #197. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
fd is an open-source project written in Rust: A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to 'find'.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cli, command-line, filesystem. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ cargo install fd⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
fd coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install fd using your package manager: `cargo install fd`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fd.
Import fd into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `fd --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
sharkdp/fd is currently ranked #232 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fd do? +
A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to 'find'
What language is fd written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: cli, command-line, filesystem, hacktoberfest, regex.
Is fd actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 198 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does fd have? +
fd has 44,560 stars and 1,147 forks on GitHub.
How does fd rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 44,560 stars, sharkdp/fd is ranked #232 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #30 among Rust projects.
What license is fd distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
